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Phil Gilman:, external I remember my first Match of the Day. It was the Liverpool-Arsenal 1989 Charity Shield. The show also celebrated 25 years of MOTD #MOTD50

Dave Worley:, external Used to go to my aunt and uncles at weekends. Remember we used to turn it over for the "look away now" bit of the preceding news. #MOTD50

Adrian Clarkson:, external Is my memory playing tricks or did MOTD have a different theme tune when it first started?

Good knowledge, Adrian.

Barry Stoller's classic theme tune "Match of the Day" was commissioned in 1970 to replace the original theme "Drum Majorette" by Major Leslie Statham, a former Director of Music for the Welsh Guards. In 2010, a survey by the Performing Rights Society for Music placed it as the most recognisable British TV theme tune.

We have a video on our football pages for those wanting to find out more about the history of the Match of the Day music.

What impact would Liverpool signing Mario Balotelli have on the Premier League title race? As always, you can contact us on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Here are some more of your answers.

Peter Green on Facebook:, external Liverpool will be close to winning the title again with Balotelli. It will be a three horse race with Man City & Chelsea.

David Grabowski:, external Imagine an attacking front of Balotelli, Sturridge, Sterling, Coutinho - then Lallana, Hendo, Gerrard, Lucas... the defensive players speak for themselves. I believe the pace we have now will be virtually unmatched and will be a beast to contend with.

Manchester United have outbid rivals Atletico Madrid and Monaco for Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan, but it still will not prove enough to seal a deal for the midfielder, reports Portuguese newspaper Record., external

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They claim Benfica are not willing to consider United's offer for the midfielder as it falls short of the player's £36m release clause.

The 26-year-old's current deal with the Portuguese side expires in two years, with Benfica trying to tie him down to a new contract.

Commentator John Motson is pictured, aged 26, covering the Manchester United First Division game with Sheffield United on Saturday, 2 October, 1971.

Did you know? John Motson joined the BBC as a Radio 2 sports presenter in 1968 and has commentated on approximately 2,000 games.

Watch a programme celebrating 50 years of Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:35 BST tonight.

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Striker Danny Welbeck has been told he can leave Manchester United - but not for any of the Premier League's top six teams, reports the Daily Mirror, external.

Olympic and commonwealth Games gold medallist Nicola Adams on Twitter:, external Gutted to not be going to the World Championships because of my shoulder operation. I'll be back, fitter & stronger though! Thanks for your support.

The World Championships take place in South Korea in November.

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Jose Mourinho speaking at a news conference.

He said: "If you play at the top of your game, like we did for periods at Burnley, we have a good chance to win.

"It's difficult playing newly-promoted teams, they know every point is important."

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Hull City boss Steve Bruce is close to completing a £12 million deal for Jordan Rhodes, reports the Daily Mirror., external

Bruce made an increased offer for the Blackburn Rovers striker yesterday and the Mirror claim Hull will pay up to £11.5 million in guaranteed money and bonuses - and offer defender Alex Bruce in part exchange.

Full-back Mathieu Debuchy believes Arsenal will be "incredible" once World Cup winners Per Mertesacker, Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski have fully integrated back into the squad.

The German trio are expected to be involved for the first time in the squad for Saturday's evening kick-off at Everton, having returning to London following an extended break after their triumph in Brazil.

"It is fantastic for me to be part of this team. When I see the squad now and I think that Ozil, Mertesacker and Podolski are still missing, it is incredible. It is an amazing squad," Debuchy told the September edition of the official Arsenal magazine.

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New Manchester City signing Eliaquim Mangala remains unlikely to make his debut in Monday's Barclays Premier League clash against Liverpool.

The £32million defender only joined up with the club last week and is still short of match-fitness but defender Pablo Zabaleta could be back in line to start and loan midfielder Frank Lampard is available.

Striker Sergio Aguero, who came off the bench to score at Newcastle last week, may not be ready to play 90 minutes while fellow forward Alvaro Negredo (foot) remains out long term.

From BBC Sport's Elizabeth Hudson at the IPC Athletics European Championships:

Debutant Joanna Butterfield has led home a British 1-2-3 in the women's F31/52 club throw event at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea.

The 35-year-old, who is based in Glasgow, threw a new F51 European record of 17.68m for 1100 points ahead of team-mates Josie Pearson (941 points) and Gemma Prescott (904 points).

It is Britain's 11th gold of the competition.

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Radamel Falcao is being lined up as a potential replacement for Liverpool bound Mario Balotelli, reports Italy newspaper Corriere dello Sport., external

They also claim Milan are targeting Porto striker Jackson Martinez should Balotelli's departure be confirmed.

More on the news that Cardiff have called for the resignation of League Managers' Association chief Richard Bevan after the organisation described offensive text messages sent by Malky Mackay as "friendly banter"

A statement released by Cardiff reads: "The LMA is the representative voice of managers, and whilst we understand it seeks to act in the best interests of its members, one of its major aims is to "encourage honourable practice, conduct and courtesy in all professional activity.

"Regrettably, we feel that the LMA has done no such thing in its representation of Mr Mackay and Mr Moody. The LMA were aware of the allegations from the morning of the search order, and their lawyers acted for Mr Mackay and Mr Moody throughout the legal process.

"We therefore find it entirely reprehensible that the LMA should itself put out a statement which seeks to dismiss deeply offensive racist comments as 'friendly banter'. If that is the view held by the LMA, as appears from its statement, we consider that Richard Bevan's position is untenable and we call for his resignation."

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is flying to England for a medical as talks continue over his proposed £16m move to Liverpool.

With a fee agreed, the Reds are set to offer 24-year-old Balotelli nearly £120,000 a week to move to Anfield.

Cardiff City call for the resignation of League Managers Association chief Richard Bevan. More to come.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is speaking at a pre-match news conference.

He said: "It is difficult to say after one game but Liverpool will always miss Luis Suarez, though they have brought in important players.

"I always say to the players these games are games of six points - especially when you play at home."

Sam Carter:, external BR can get the best out of Balotelli. He'll start regularly for Liverpool in Champions League and Premier League which he didn't get to at City.

Kazola Shodipe;, external If LFC are to challenge for the title then they must not focus on Balotelli, he is more than an accident waiting to happen.

Donbass Karantin:, external Balotelli is a good signing but Rodgers can't manage him, Mario has big problem with discipline, he will create problems for LFC.

What impact would Liverpool signing Mario Balotelli have on the Premier League title race if he signed for Liverpool? As always, you can contact us on Twitter using #bbcsportsday or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Swansea City sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Carroll on loan for the season.

Don't miss a programme celebrating 50 years of Match of the Day, tonight at 22:35 BST on BBC One.

Here is another picture from the archives of a Match of the Day special focusing on the 1970 World Cup draw.

BBC presenter Barry Davies is pictured with dog Pickles (who found the World Cup trophy when it was lost prior to the 1966 tournament). The rest of the panel is England manager Sir Alf Ramsey, captain Bobby Moore, forward Bobby Charlton and goalkeeper Gordon Banks.

Did you know? Match of the Day was originally intended as a one-off series, a trial run for the 1966 World Cup in England.

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman on Twitter;, external A good last training for tomorrow! #Saintsfc-WBA! Hope for great support and 3 points.